Voting open to name the North and East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road

A shortlist of names for the new distributor road have been released by Leicestershire County Council.

The new North and East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road (NEMMDR) is a 4.5-mile-long route designed to divert traffic away from Melton’s busy town centre. Over 10 years in the making, it’s the council’s biggest ever road project to date.

An aerial view of Saxby Road during the works. Photo: NEMM

Soon to open to the public (in May 2026), we’re asking for your help to choose the road’s name. Selected names were shortlisted by a local board and reflect Melton Mowbray’s geography, history, and rich heritage.

The shortlisted names are: 

• Pork Pie Way

• River Eye Road

• Wreake Road

• Lazars Way

• Wolds Way

• Farrier Way

• Victory Road

• Military Way

• Veteran Road

The names were suggested by council officers, working with local councillors and partners. They are based on Melton’s local history, surroundings and character. All shortlisted names meet the council’s rules and guidelines for street naming.

• Pork Pie Way – reflects Melton Mowbray’s long standing national reputation as the home of the famous Melton Mowbray pork pie

• River Eye Road – comes from the River Eye which runs through Melton Mowbray and is an important local natural feature

• Wreake Road – taken from the River Wreake which flows close to Melton Mowbray and has shaped the local area over time

• Lazars Way – refers to nearby Burton Lazars which takes its name from the medieval Knights of St Lazarus, who had a significant historical presence in the area

• Wolds Way – refers to the nearby Wolds landscape reflecting the town’s rural setting and connections to the surrounding countryside

• Farrier Way – Farriers trained at the Melton Mowbray Defence Animal Training Regiment care for horses

• Victory Road – recognises Melton Mowbray’s historic links to national moments of victory and remembrance

• Military Way – reflects Melton Mowbray’s strong and long established links with the Armed Forces

• Veteran Road – recognises the contribution of veterans and highlights Melton Mowbray’s continuing military connections

Details of the grand opening are yet to be confirmed but the road is finally expected to open in May after being delayed yet again due to bad weather earlier in the year.

You can choose your favourite name by clicking here.